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Guide to Smoking Pot Around the World
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Uncle FREEDOM
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Despite the popularity of weed and hash, most governments in the world have deemed it harmful to the individual and society as a whole.
There are only 11 nations in the world where weed and hash have been decriminalized. A handful of countries impose mandatory prison sentences and other harsh punishments for the possession or sale of any form of weed and hash. Another handful look the other way when dealing with cannabis.
Some places that are easy on weed heads can be broken up by region:
Latin America
In Latin America, cannabis is tolerated and/or decriminalized in most countries, with the exception of Bolivia, Ecuador, Honduras and Guatemala. Marijuana grows well in Central and South America and is a large part of the economy.
Governments tend to have more to worry about than whether someone is smoking a joint. For travelers, this means that smoking in South America is probably okay, but caution should be used.
Only Peru considers cannabis to be a legal drug, provided you are not in possession of another drug. I get the impression that throughout Latin America, the tolerance doesn’t typically extend to tourists, especially if the police can get a bribe out of it, but you should never travel with pot and risk being searched.
I would highly recommend caution throughout Mexico, Panama, Guatemala and even Costa Rica. Although weed is sold to tourists all the time in quantities up to 1/4 pound, those buyers in turn, are often set up for the policia.
In this particular region, weed may be tolerated, decriminalized or even legal up to small amounts (usually about 20 grams), but as always, keep a low profile.
Here’s a quick break down:
* ARGENTINA: Decriminalized for personal use in small amounts and for consumption only in private locations. Public consumption is generally accepted among the young adults and overlooked by police in the suburbs.
* BOLIVIA: Possession illegal. No move to decriminalize.
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* BRAZIL: Possession illegal.
* CHILE: Personal use of marijuana in small quantities on a private place is not against the law. More than one person using it at the same place is considered as a group and thus is considered illegal.
* COLOMBIA: Possession of small quantities of all drugs legal; permitted “personal dose” for marijuana is 20 grams.
* ECUADOR: Possession illegal. No move to decriminalize.
* PARAGUAY: Possession illegal. No move to decriminalize.
* PERU: Possession of up to 8 grams (0.28 oz) of marijuana is legal as long as one isn’t in possession of another drug. However, I’ve read some first hand accounts about the police being fairly strict. Caution is urged.
* URUGUAY: Possession for personal use not penalized; law does not specify quantity for “personal” amount.
* VENEZUELA: Possession of up to 20 grams not punished.
* BELIZE: Illegal, but use by locals is slightly tolerated.
*
GUATEMALA: Highly illegal. Possession by Guatemalans in not normally prosecuted for personal use, but tourists are commonly arrested and jailed for several days before being released.
* HONDURAS: Illegal, but use by locals is slightly tolerated.
* PANAMA: Illegal
* COSTA RICA: Illegal, but tolerated. Watch out for being set up.
Europe
Europe is another region where cannabis is generally tolerated, decriminalized or even legal.
We all know about the Netherlands. It is legal to buy and smoke herb in the Netherlands, in amounts up to five grams per person per day. People regularly smoke in public parks and anywhere else they can find a bench and a view.
In the Netherlands, one notices that tourists (especially American tourists) go a little overboard and smoke their way into oblivion. The only caution I would take here is making sure you don’t get duped at the coffee shops or robbed by opportunistic thugs.
* GERMANY and BELGIUM: decriminalized. This means that possessing a small amount is ok, but puffing in public and selling weed is not.
*
SPAIN and FRANCE: smoking at home and the possession of a few grams will get you searched and checked out at worst.
* ITALY: possession of more than a gram could result in a search and seizure.
* GREECE: illegal. Really tough on weed.
* DENMARK: illegal. Very uncool towards cannabis ever since authorities bulldozed the Christiana district in Copenhagen.
* YUGOSLAVIA: Ok. Avoid smoking in public (no need to antagonize anyone), but puffing is good to go in private.
* MACEDONIA: decriminalized.
* SERBIA: looks away if it looks at all.
* SLOVENIA: has no police (just kidding, but it is a relaxed place).
* BOSNIA: illegal but tolerated.
* CROATIA: illegal and not tolerated.
* SCANDINVIAN COUNTRIES: laws are quite strict concerning weed and it is not advisable to get caught smoking
North Africa
The other region where weed is ok is North Africa. In Egypt, Tunisia, and Morocco, locals smoke hash, a fine alternative to alcohol and accepted in society. However, this societal norm does not necessarily apply to tourists.
In other words, locals may be puffing, but if the laws still consider what you are doing as illegal, a cop can still make money off you. I recommend smoking with friends only in this region.
* EGYPT: Illegal, but not strictly enforced, just don’t smoke in public. Also, don’t carry large quantities unless you’d like to see the inside of an Egyptian jail.
* MOROCCO: Illegal. Not recommended to smoke in public or to carry more than a few grams at a time–whatever you can quickly swallow or throw away. Tourists are usually let off with fines, but technically can be jailed for 4-10 years. Even more if you’re suspected of smuggling.
Having said all that, these are the nations in which cannabis is legal for consumption and where you should be able to smoke in peace:
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* BELGIUM: Up to 5 grams.
* CZECH REPUBLIC: Personal use.
* GERMANY: Up to 5 grams.
* INDIA: All good.
* MACEDONIA: Up to 5 grams.
* NETHERLANDS: Coffee shops and parks, personal use.
* PAKISTAN: Ummm… All good, but as a tourist I would watch my back and smoke with Pakistani friends in their homes.
* PERU: Personal use, up to 5 grams.
* RUSSIA: Personal use, up to 5 grams If you are caught, you will have to pay low fines as possession of small amounts is still illegal
* VENEZUELA: Personal use, up to 5 grams.
* AUSTRALIA: Up to 50grams! (Certain states of Australia have decriminalized marijuana possession. In Tasmania, Victoria and Queensland one can be simply ticketed for up to 50 grams. If found in possession with intent to supply, convictions apply)
I use “up to five grams” because I like to err on the side of caution. I have smoked publicly with fishermen in Thailand, tea merchants in Egypt, farmers in SW China and all my homies throughout Europe and the US. I will continue to do so.
People all over the planet understand the need to just relax and do your thing after a long day. Some do it with alcohol, some with tea, some with weed, and some with a book.
Stick to the nations numbered above and if you need to puff elsewhere, be careful.
Despite the popularity of weed and hash, most governments in the world have deemed it harmful to the individual and society as a whole.
There are only 11 nations in the world where weed and hash have been decriminalized. A handful of countries impose mandatory prison sentences and other harsh punishments for the possession or sale of any form of weed and hash. Another handful look the other way when dealing with cannabis.
Some places that are easy on weed heads can be broken up by region:
Latin America
In Latin America, cannabis is tolerated and/or decriminalized in most countries, with the exception of Bolivia, Ecuador, Honduras and Guatemala. Marijuana grows well in Central and South America and is a large part of the economy.
Governments tend to have more to worry about than whether someone is smoking a joint. For travelers, this means that smoking in South America is probably okay, but caution should be used.
Only Peru considers cannabis to be a legal drug, provided you are not in possession of another drug. I get the impression that throughout Latin America, the tolerance doesn’t typically extend to tourists, especially if the police can get a bribe out of it, but you should never travel with pot and risk being searched.
I would highly recommend caution throughout Mexico, Panama, Guatemala and even Costa Rica. Although weed is sold to tourists all the time in quantities up to 1/4 pound, those buyers in turn, are often set up for the policia.
In this particular region, weed may be tolerated, decriminalized or even legal up to small amounts (usually about 20 grams), but as always, keep a low profile.
Here’s a quick break down:
* ARGENTINA: Decriminalized for personal use in small amounts and for consumption only in private locations. Public consumption is generally accepted among the young adults and overlooked by police in the suburbs.
* BOLIVIA: Possession illegal. No move to decriminalize.
*
* BRAZIL: Possession illegal.
* CHILE: Personal use of marijuana in small quantities on a private place is not against the law. More than one person using it at the same place is considered as a group and thus is considered illegal.
* COLOMBIA: Possession of small quantities of all drugs legal; permitted “personal dose” for marijuana is 20 grams.
* ECUADOR: Possession illegal. No move to decriminalize.
* PARAGUAY: Possession illegal. No move to decriminalize.
* PERU: Possession of up to 8 grams (0.28 oz) of marijuana is legal as long as one isn’t in possession of another drug. However, I’ve read some first hand accounts about the police being fairly strict. Caution is urged.
* URUGUAY: Possession for personal use not penalized; law does not specify quantity for “personal” amount.
* VENEZUELA: Possession of up to 20 grams not punished.
* BELIZE: Illegal, but use by locals is slightly tolerated.
*
GUATEMALA: Highly illegal. Possession by Guatemalans in not normally prosecuted for personal use, but tourists are commonly arrested and jailed for several days before being released.
* HONDURAS: Illegal, but use by locals is slightly tolerated.
* PANAMA: Illegal
* COSTA RICA: Illegal, but tolerated. Watch out for being set up.
Europe
Europe is another region where cannabis is generally tolerated, decriminalized or even legal.
We all know about the Netherlands. It is legal to buy and smoke herb in the Netherlands, in amounts up to five grams per person per day. People regularly smoke in public parks and anywhere else they can find a bench and a view.
In the Netherlands, one notices that tourists (especially American tourists) go a little overboard and smoke their way into oblivion. The only caution I would take here is making sure you don’t get duped at the coffee shops or robbed by opportunistic thugs.
* GERMANY and BELGIUM: decriminalized. This means that possessing a small amount is ok, but puffing in public and selling weed is not.
*
SPAIN and FRANCE: smoking at home and the possession of a few grams will get you searched and checked out at worst.
* ITALY: possession of more than a gram could result in a search and seizure.
* GREECE: illegal. Really tough on weed.
* DENMARK: illegal. Very uncool towards cannabis ever since authorities bulldozed the Christiana district in Copenhagen.
* YUGOSLAVIA: Ok. Avoid smoking in public (no need to antagonize anyone), but puffing is good to go in private.
* MACEDONIA: decriminalized.
* SERBIA: looks away if it looks at all.
* SLOVENIA: has no police (just kidding, but it is a relaxed place).
* BOSNIA: illegal but tolerated.
* CROATIA: illegal and not tolerated.
* SCANDINVIAN COUNTRIES: laws are quite strict concerning weed and it is not advisable to get caught smoking
North Africa
The other region where weed is ok is North Africa. In Egypt, Tunisia, and Morocco, locals smoke hash, a fine alternative to alcohol and accepted in society. However, this societal norm does not necessarily apply to tourists.
In other words, locals may be puffing, but if the laws still consider what you are doing as illegal, a cop can still make money off you. I recommend smoking with friends only in this region.
* EGYPT: Illegal, but not strictly enforced, just don’t smoke in public. Also, don’t carry large quantities unless you’d like to see the inside of an Egyptian jail.
* MOROCCO: Illegal. Not recommended to smoke in public or to carry more than a few grams at a time–whatever you can quickly swallow or throw away. Tourists are usually let off with fines, but technically can be jailed for 4-10 years. Even more if you’re suspected of smuggling.
Having said all that, these are the nations in which cannabis is legal for consumption and where you should be able to smoke in peace:
Photo courtesy of author
* BELGIUM: Up to 5 grams.
* CZECH REPUBLIC: Personal use.
* GERMANY: Up to 5 grams.
* INDIA: All good.
* MACEDONIA: Up to 5 grams.
* NETHERLANDS: Coffee shops and parks, personal use.
* PAKISTAN: Ummm… All good, but as a tourist I would watch my back and smoke with Pakistani friends in their homes.
* PERU: Personal use, up to 5 grams.
* RUSSIA: Personal use, up to 5 grams If you are caught, you will have to pay low fines as possession of small amounts is still illegal
* VENEZUELA: Personal use, up to 5 grams.
* AUSTRALIA: Up to 50grams! (Certain states of Australia have decriminalized marijuana possession. In Tasmania, Victoria and Queensland one can be simply ticketed for up to 50 grams. If found in possession with intent to supply, convictions apply)
I use “up to five grams” because I like to err on the side of caution. I have smoked publicly with fishermen in Thailand, tea merchants in Egypt, farmers in SW China and all my homies throughout Europe and the US. I will continue to do so.
People all over the planet understand the need to just relax and do your thing after a long day. Some do it with alcohol, some with tea, some with weed, and some with a book.
Stick to the nations numbered above and if you need to puff elsewhere, be careful.
StinkingRoger
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Here in greenland we have expensive market usually around $350Usd a z.
Its best to know someone to get it off cheaper. Whatdya expect being so isolated.Its low to mids at best but any port in a storm.
Its best to know someone to get it off cheaper. Whatdya expect being so isolated.Its low to mids at best but any port in a storm.
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lastemperor
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A lot of misinformation in that article.
Uncle FREEDOM
Member
Would you care to elaborate as to the inaccurate info??
ohh and new zealand might have a fair amount of smokers, but it is right up there with the states in harsh pot laws. (at least last time i checked)
ohh and new zealand might have a fair amount of smokers, but it is right up there with the states in harsh pot laws. (at least last time i checked)
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lastemperor
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christiania was never bulldozed.(cannabis is still sold openly)
India is def not all good.
In Germany consumption is legal, possession not.( you can lose your drivers licence, in some states you will be prosecuted for drug possesion for any quantity, in others up to 30gr wont.).
Not decriminalized in Macedonia.
If caught with 50 gr in Australia you could be prosecuted for dealing.(you can also lose your drivers licence for smoking)
Venezuela=bullshit you dont wanna get caught there with any amount.
In Netherland can get a fine for smoking in a park for example.(not legal there,but tolerated.)
Argentina: Small amounts for personal use(not defined) can land you 1 month to 2 years in prison.
Not so much tolerated in Bosnia or Serbia.
In Russia: low fines? No way, more like 3-4k $ bribe.
Yugoslavia doesnt even exist anymore.
India is def not all good.
In Germany consumption is legal, possession not.( you can lose your drivers licence, in some states you will be prosecuted for drug possesion for any quantity, in others up to 30gr wont.).
Not decriminalized in Macedonia.
If caught with 50 gr in Australia you could be prosecuted for dealing.(you can also lose your drivers licence for smoking)
Venezuela=bullshit you dont wanna get caught there with any amount.
In Netherland can get a fine for smoking in a park for example.(not legal there,but tolerated.)
Argentina: Small amounts for personal use(not defined) can land you 1 month to 2 years in prison.
Not so much tolerated in Bosnia or Serbia.
In Russia: low fines? No way, more like 3-4k $ bribe.
Yugoslavia doesnt even exist anymore.
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Uncle FREEDOM
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thanks for the update
Uncle FREEDOM said:
Spain has "propio de casa" [ish, excuse my Spanish] ... basically meaning whatever drugs you have for your own consumption, on your own premises, are your own business. Dealing is obviously another matter. Posession of a few plants is legal-ish, depending on who you talk to and where you are. Plenty of people have plants in plain view, usually not foreigners though, the law and the different Police forces seem generally relaxed about pot.
Colombia may have decrim, but if you meet FARC guerillas you can get shot dead for just having a Rizla on you, let alone wanting to score or posession.
Nicaragua is very heavy on punishment for even tiny ammounts of weed, Costa Rica is crawling with DEA who will happily nick you if there are no passing Colombian submarines or speedboats.
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hard rain
This falsely gives the impression that Australia is relaxed about cannabis. It is not. Cops will NOT "let ya off or chop up with ya". In the state of Queensland first time offenders with under 50g are required to have drug counselling. This is a good thing but don't think for a minute that it is cool to smoke in OZ. There has been a concerted negative media campaign here and the country is less cool than it was a decade ago. In Sydney there are drug sniffer dogs on public transport, for example.kaneboy said:
Cannabis consumption has been on the decline here for a while. The public is much less tolerant of cannabis than in the past. Take care.
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lasko
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In Slovenia is legal to smoke, but possesion is illegal 
so if you get caught smoking you will pay fine for possesion (100-400 e depends on judge)
Any traffic, growing, posesion is still illegal. You can technical get 10 years of prison, but i dont know anybody going in jail for marihuana in last years. Get caught wit heroin or marihuana is practicaly the same.
There is a lot of growin and smokin in slovenia, and most cops tolerate smokin, but not all of them. So if you dont have luck, you might have serius problems.
so if you get caught smoking you will pay fine for possesion (100-400 e depends on judge)Any traffic, growing, posesion is still illegal. You can technical get 10 years of prison, but i dont know anybody going in jail for marihuana in last years. Get caught wit heroin or marihuana is practicaly the same.
There is a lot of growin and smokin in slovenia, and most cops tolerate smokin, but not all of them. So if you dont have luck, you might have serius problems.
In Norway you will be fined €300-€600 for posession of up to 15 grams, twice that if bringing the same amount into the country. Only rarely will you face a night in jail for cannabis posession as long as its for personal use, the law really isn't as harsh here as it is claimed in the article.
"SCANDINVIAN COUNTRIES: laws are quite strict concerning weed" - Sweden is quite strict, yes, but Denmark and to some degree also Norway do not punish posession of personal amounts very strictly.
"SCANDINVIAN COUNTRIES: laws are quite strict concerning weed" - Sweden is quite strict, yes, but Denmark and to some degree also Norway do not punish posession of personal amounts very strictly.
